Cake Stripe Blanket

Cake Stripe Blanket by Ashleigh Kiser

What Is Being Made

The Cake Stripe Blanket is a crochet throw blanket designed by Ashleigh Kiser for Sewrella. This project creates a luxurious-looking lacy blanket measuring 50 inches by 65 inches in finished size. The blanket features self-striping created by the natural color variations in cake yarn, eliminating the need for complex color changes while maintaining visual interest through contrasting stripes.

Techniques and Construction Method

This blanket is worked as one large striped panel, making it an ideal project for crocheters seeking straightforward construction without intricate shaping. The pattern employs a carry-up technique along the sides of the piece, where the main color yarn is carried up the edge between color changes. However, the contrast color yarn is not carried, as the resulting floats would be too visible and detract from the finished appearance. The blanket is finished with decorative tassels attached at the end, adding a polished, professional touch.

The design is easily customizable for length—additional sequential repeats can be added to extend the blanket beyond the throw size, though this will increase yarn yardage requirements beyond what the pattern specifies.

Stitches Used

• Double crochet (Dc)—the primary stitch forming the fabric structure
• Eyelet stitches—decorative openwork stitches that create the lacy appearance without requiring advanced techniques

Materials and Yarn Specifications

This project is designed for DK weight (3-ply) yarn, creating a lightweight yet substantial blanket suitable for layering or draping.

• Lion Brand Touch of Merino yarn (3/Light weight): 6 skeins in White for the main color (MC). Each skein contains 3.5 ounces (100 grams) and 257 yards (237 meters).
• Lion Brand Mandala Cake yarn (3/Light weight): 2 skeins in any color for the contrast color (CC). The pattern example uses Wood Nymph and Cupid. Each skein contains 5.3 ounces (150 grams) and 590 yards (540 meters).
• Size I (5.5mm) crochet hook for working the pattern
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and attaching tassels
• Measuring tape and scissors for finishing

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern is worked to a gauge of 16 stitches by 9 rows in double crochet over 4 inches. The blanket comes in one throw size with the option to add additional repeats for increased length, making it adaptable to individual preferences.

Difficulty Level

Rated as beginner level, this crochet blanket is accessible to newer crocheters while delivering a sophisticated, luxurious finished result. The straightforward panel construction, simple eyelet stitches, and self-striping yarn do the visual heavy lifting, allowing crafters to focus on fundamental crochet techniques without managing complex color work or advanced stitch patterns.